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I check and record the tread depth on my tires at each service as called for by Toyota Canada. My 17” Toyos started at 7mm when new. Last...
After finding my 12 volt consistently sitting at less than 50% state of charge, I’ve unplugged sensor on the negative terminal of the 12 volt...
It has been posted here before. I agree that it is a great video for those of us interested in the design of the traction battery.
My wife and I have been considering the same idea - trading our 2024 Prius Prime in for a 2026 RAV4 plugin. The main reason is the poor visibility...
You can try storing your key fobs in a metal box to ensure that the car is able to completely shut down. Also, PHEV Priuses should be unplugged...
It seems extreme to be taking the traction battery apart on a pretty new Prius, especially when there’s a 10 year warranty on it. But…here’s a...
The current Prime, fully charged, can sit in Ready mode for a very long time without running the engine. I have camped, overnight in my 2024 car,...
Leaving the car parked in “Ready” mode is a good idea. This charges the 12 volt battery. The only issue is that the car only charges the 12 volt...
With the OP’s Prius Prime, she can charge the 12 volt battery just by putting the car into “Ready” mode with a well charged Traction battery, turn...
On my 2024 Prius the Front cross traffic alert can be easily turned off and the driver camera is sensitive but it’s training me to keep my eyes on...
The 12 volt charging is set up to minimize the power consumption and maximize vehicle efficiency. On my car it quickly drops down to about 12.8...
I use my Prime mostly as an EV; electricity where I live in Canada is very cheap in off-peak hours and gasoline is relatively expensive. A 50...
You can charge the 12 volt by putting the car into “Ready” with a charged up Traction battery. Shutting off the heater will prevent the engine...
Coasting downhill, in neutral, just cleans the rust off the brake disks which don’t get much use otherwise. I’m not worried about wearing out the...
If you’re going down a steep hill with a pretty full, and cold, EV battery the ICE will start. I have had this happen many times. The solution...
Cool! Thanks for posting.
The battery when disconnected was at 12.2 volts, I reconnected and put the car into “Ready” for 5 hours which used 10 km of EV range. I then shut...
So I decided that I should test my 12 volt battery which good (12.75 volts) when I tested it in July. I disconnected the battery and it was at...
You are doing great with the stock Toyos! I have the same tire (17” made in Japan Extensa a/s II) on my Canadian 2024 SE Prime but, the Treadwear...
On my 2014 F150 the original battery lasted 3 years 10 months. At that point, after a bit of research, I disconnected the current sensor on the...
